The Jokers

The action takes place in 1967 London, culminating in a high-profile jewel robbery in June. The era's appetite for sensational crime stories and media spectacle amplifies the brothers' notoriety as investigators close in. The events unfold against a backdrop of late-1960s British culture and urban life.

London serves as the main stage, with scenes moving from iconic sites to lesser-known corners of the city. The Tower of London is central to the jewel heist, while other settings such as the Albert Memorial, London Zoo, the Stock Exchange, and the Old Bailey drive the plot. The jewels are buried at Stonehenge, reflecting the far-reaching schemes of the brothers during a whirlwind London summer.

🎭 Grand Gesture

The Jokers frames a crime as a 'grand gesture', where the brothers believe audacity can substitute for motive. The plan relies on showmanship, misdirection, and social engineering rather than clean calculations. As the scheme escalates, ambition collides with risk, revealing the thin line between genius and folly.

🔎 Investigation & Deception

The police pursuit tests the brothers' resolve and resilience as alibis are built and broken. Deception becomes a game of cat-and-mouse, with witnesses, letters, and disguises shaping the case. The story probes how truth can be obscured by media narratives and clever misdirection.

🏛️ Consequences

After a daring escape, the plan unravels and both brothers end up imprisoned in the Tower. The film ends by contrasting their shared ambition with the cost of their actions, suggesting that crime, even when spectacular, leaves a lasting mark.